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		atmosx on Aug 5, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: What is the most unethical thing you've do... I am not sure I understand the distinction you make between a government and the higher bidder? How can you be reasonably sure that your findings will not be used wrongfully by X gov official?

3pt14159 on Aug 6, 2018 | [–]

You can't, but if the NSA or CIA wanted to kill a bunch of people they could. Whereas ISIS and company can't. Not knowing who is buying your 0day is dangerous to public safety.

user5994461 on Aug 6, 2018 | [–]

The highest bidder is likely to be a government agency.

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